White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer gave full backing to Attorney General Jeff Sessions Thursday amid criticism over the former senator's newly revealed conversations with the Russian ambassador, telling Fox News he was “100 percent straight” about his actions. Several Democrats are seeking Sessions' resignation, claiming he misled Congress by testifying in his confirmation hearing that he had no "communications" with Russia. He was 100 percent straight with the committee.”The Washington Post first reported that Sessions spoke twice last year with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, despite Sessions’ testimony. As for his testimony, the White House says that he was answering questions specifically about Trump campaign officials contacting Russians as part of the campaign. Spicer went on to accuse those calling on Sessions to recuse himself or resign of playing politics.

Source: Fox News March 02, 2017 18:16 UTC